January 11, 2022 - City Council Implementation Upd | Page 14

5.3 . A Increase lending to minority businesses by connecting MWBEs with banks , encouraging banks to lend more to MWBEs and recruit additional lenders with a track record of lending to MWBEs .
5.4 . A Establish a job resource center in the east Arlington library , staffed by at least one individual , encourage companies to conduct job fairs in this area 5.4 . B Conduct job and Arlington Resource Sharing Group fairs in east Arlington on an annual basis
City Facilitator – CMO , Finance , ED Timeframe - Long term ( 3-5 years ) – IN PROGRESS Partners – Arlington Chambers of Commerce Actions :
• Staff is working with Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington banks to explore ways to implement this recommendation locally .
• Meetings will be held with the City ’ s major depository banks to ask for their help in achieving these goals .
City Facilitator – Libraries Timeframe - Long term ( 3-5 years ) Partner – Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Actions :
• The Library Department is developing a workforce resource center that consists of a kiosk with online resources at the East Library & Recreation Center . They are also collaborating with Workforce Solutions to complement their services . – IN PROGRESS
• The first Job and Resource Fair was held on Saturday , August 7th from 10am-2pm at the East Library & Recreation Center . A second Job & Resource Fair is the planning stage for the spring . – COMPLETE

5.3 . A Increase lending to minority businesses by connecting MWBEs with banks , encouraging banks to lend more to MWBEs and recruit additional lenders with a track record of lending to MWBEs .

5.4 . A Establish a job resource center in the east Arlington library , staffed by at least one individual , encourage companies to conduct job fairs in this area 5.4 . B Conduct job and Arlington Resource Sharing Group fairs in east Arlington on an annual basis

City Facilitator – CMO , Finance , ED Timeframe - Long term ( 3-5 years ) – IN PROGRESS Partners – Arlington Chambers of Commerce Actions :

• Staff is working with Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington banks to explore ways to implement this recommendation locally .

• Meetings will be held with the City ’ s major depository banks to ask for their help in achieving these goals .

City Facilitator – Libraries Timeframe - Long term ( 3-5 years ) Partner – Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County Actions :

• The Library Department is developing a workforce resource center that consists of a kiosk with online resources at the East Library & Recreation Center . They are also collaborating with Workforce Solutions to complement their services . – IN PROGRESS

• The first Job and Resource Fair was held on Saturday , August 7th from 10am-2pm at the East Library & Recreation Center . A second Job & Resource Fair is the planning stage for the spring . – COMPLETE